NEUTRALS

Studio Mauve

#C6B9B8

RGB 198, 185, 184 · HSL 4°, 11%, 75% · CMYK 0, 7, 7, 22

Studio Mauve is #C6B9B8 in HEX — rgb(198, 185, 184), hsl(4°, 11%, 75%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 7%, 22%).

Studio Mauve pulls into the light end of the neutrals spectrum — HSL 4°, 11%, 75%. The neutral saturation makes it near-neutral and forgiving, and the hue reads cool. In interior projects it shines on main walls, trims, ceilings — versatile across nearly any style. Reads best alongside soft whites, natural wood, matte black trim, linen.

Color Codes

HEX#C6B9B8

RGB198, 185, 184

HSL4°, 11%, 75%

HSV4°, 7%, 78%

CMYK0, 7, 7, 22

Decimal13023672

CSS RGBrgb(198, 185, 184)

CSS HSLhsl(4, 11%, 75%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Sherwin-Williams

Studio Mauve SW0062

Exact match

Dulux

Nebulous S06B2

ΔE 0.8 · #C4B9B8

PPG

Luxurious 18-04

ΔE 0.9 · #C3B8B7

Dunn-Edwards

Young Fawn DE6038

ΔE 1.8 · #C3B4B3

Benjamin Moore

Victorian 2114-50

ΔE 1.9 · #C3B6B8

Kilz

Always Taupe RK170

ΔE 2.6 · #BEB4B1

Vista Paint

Mauve Star K-1165

ΔE 2.7 · #CDBBB7

Valspar

Seagull Beach 1002-10B

ΔE 2.7 · #C7B9B3

Behr

Gray Ashlar N170-3

ΔE 3.1 · #CAC1BE

Hallman-Lindsay

North Island 552

ΔE 3.2 · #BCB6B4

Colorhouse

Air .07 Air-07

ΔE 4.1 · #CEC4C5

Farrow & Ball

Dove Tale 267

ΔE 4.4 · #BBB1AB

IKEA

IKEA133 133

ΔE 5 · #C2ADAB

RAL

Agate Grey 7038

ΔE 5.6 · #C3C3C3

Dutch Boy

Drifting Sand DCP-0218

ΔE 6.5 · #B6B2A9

Kobra

Silver 47

ΔE 8.4 · #CDCECD

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

50/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneRed UndertonePink

A near-neutral with a subtle warm pink undertone — it will pick up colour from surrounding surfaces and shift noticeably under different light.

Color Theory

Complementary

#C6B9B8

#B8C5C6

Analogous

#C6B8BE

#C6B9B8

#C6C0B8

Triadic

#C6B9B8

#B8C6B9

#B9B8C6

Split-Complementary

#C6B9B8

#B8C6C0

#B8BEC6

Tetradic

#C6B9B8

#BEC6B8

#B8C5C6

#C0B8C6

Monochromatic

#7F6866

#A48F8E

#C6B9B8

#E8E3E3

#F4F1F1

Rectangle

#C6B9B8

#C5C6B8

#B8C5C6

#B9B8C6

Compound

#C6B9B8

#C6C0B8

#B8C5C6

#B8BEC6

Variations

Lighter

#D2C7C6

#DCD6D5

#EAE7E7

Darker

#A58F8D

#765E5C

#453635

Saturation

#C1BDBD

#C6B9B8

#E3A19C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens

Best Uses

main walls, trim, accents

Pairs With

soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.90:1

Fail

vs Black

11.03:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#C6B9B8

#BFBDB9

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#C6B9B8

#BBBBB8

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#C6B9B8

#C6B9BA

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Quiet · Versatile

Studio Mauve gets out of the way so the architecture and the people in the room do the work. The right neutral is never a default — it reads warm or cool, dusty or sharp depending on its undertone, and that undertone is what makes or breaks the room.

SymbolismBalance, sophistication, calm

PersonalityAdaptable, considered, timeless

versatileneutraltimelessbackdroptrimwall

How it looks under different light

#D4B7A5

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#C6B9B8

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#C1BCC9

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EBEAEA

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F7F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#8BB7BA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #C6B9B8;

CSS — background

background-color: #C6B9B8;

CSS Variable

--color-studio-mauve: #C6B9B8;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'studio-mauve': '#C6B9B8' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#C6B9B8] text-[#C6B9B8]

SCSS

$studio-mauve: #C6B9B8;

Similar Colors

Victorian Mauve

#C2B5B7 · ΔE 2.1

Violetta

#C4B7BB · ΔE 2.7

Batik

#CCB9B5 · ΔE 2.9

Homespun Charm

#CDB9BB · ΔE 3.1

After the Rain

#C1B9BD · ΔE 3.3

Piano Concerto

#C4BCC0 · ΔE 3.4

Through the Looking Glass

#C0BCBC · ΔE 3.5

Iced Mauve

#C4BBC0 · ΔE 3.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C6B9B8?

#C6B9B8 is Studio Mauve, a soft neutral with a cool undertone.

Is #C6B9B8 warm or cool?

Studio Mauve reads cool, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Studio Mauve?

Studio Mauve works well in living rooms, bedrooms, kitchens. Designers typically use it for main walls, trim, accents.

What colors pair well with Studio Mauve?

Studio Mauve pairs naturally with soft whites, natural wood, brass, matte black trim. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Studio Mauve?

You can download Studio Mauve on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Studio Mauve?

The hex code is #C6B9B8. In RGB it's 198, 185, 184, and in HSL it's 4°, 11%, 75%.

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